Kankakee Area YMCA

09/13/2026

Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up at the Kankakee Area YMCA this week so you don’t miss a thing!

Karate
Late Registration September 1 - 14
Session September 15 – October 22
https://tinyurl.com/ye74uxza

Red Cross Lifeguard Course
Registration by September 13
Mandatory Pre-Test September 14
Class September 21 – November 2
https://tinyurl.com/cxp7bas7

Archery Clinic
Regular Registration September 1 - 30
Session October 19 – 23
https://tinyurl.com/mpfwj7jj

Girls' Junior High Volleyball Prep Clinic
Regular Registration September 1 - 30
Session October 7 – 30
https://tinyurl.com/tj3fjrjr

Youth Dance Program
Regular Registration September 1 - 30
Session October 14 – November 18
https://tinyurl.com/ycy7pw8n

Youth Pickleball Clinic
Regular Registration September 1 - 21
Session October 1 – 2
https://tinyurl.com/y2fass2t

Boys' Junior High Youth Basketball Clinic
Regular Registration September 1 - 30
Session October 12
https://tinyurl.com/mppnuj2c

Floating Pumpkin Patch Event
Early Registration September 1-30
Event October 23
https://tinyurl.com/4n6bmvac

Fall Youth Coed Basketball League
Regular Registration September 17-October 23
Session November 2-December 12
https://tinyurl.com/bddm2zur

For this week’s schedules visit https://k3ymca.org/schedules.

Questions? Let us know! We’re here whenever you need us.

09/12/2026

The school year has us feeling nostalgic… so we’re taking a trip down memory lane! 📚🕰️ We found some THROWBACK photos of our YMCA crew, and now it’s your turn to play detective. 👀

Can you guess who’s who?

👇🏽 Comment below with the number + who you think it is.

09/11/2026

🎉 Community Day is coming to the Y! 🎉

Join us Saturday, October 3, from 11:30AM–4:00PM for an afternoon of (FREE!) fun for the whole family!

Bring your family and:
🏊‍♀️ Take part in community swim
💪 Try out Y programs and activities
🎯 Enjoy family-friendly activities
🌮 Grab a bite from local food trucks
🎁 Enter prize drawings and giveaways

Best of all, it’s FREE and open to the entire community!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 11:30AM–4:00PM
📍 Kankakee Area YMCA

We can’t wait to welcome you!

09/10/2026

🏓 Ready to get your game on?

Kids ages 8–11 can learn the basics of pickleball in our fun, two-day Youth Pickleball Clinic! Participants will practice paddle control, serving, returning, court movement, scoring and game play all while building confidence, coordination, teamwork and good sportsmanship.

📅 October 1–2
⏰ 5:30PM–6:30 PM
🧒🏽 Ages 8–11
📍 Kankakee Area YMCA

Whether they're picking up a paddle for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills, this clinic is a great way to get moving, learn something new and have some fun!

👉 Open to everyone. Register today! 🏓
https://tinyurl.com/482n4ae2

09/09/2026

The NFL regular season starts tonight, and we’re all VERY excited about it. 😂🏈
So excited, in fact, that we decided to "tailgate" at the Y.

Who are you rooting for this season?

09/07/2026

REMINDER: We are operating on abbreviated hours TODAY (September 7) for Labor Day

✔️Facility open 6:30AM–11:00AM
✔️Child Watch and Kid Fit Zone will be CLOSED
✔️Yoga and Queenax Boost classes ON as scheduled

09/04/2026

Please note our abbreviated hours for Labor Day on Monday, September 7.

✔️Facility open 6:30AM–11:00AM
✔️Child Watch and Kid Fit Zone will be CLOSED
✔️Yoga and Queenax Boost classes ON as scheduled

09/03/2026

Give your child a chance to flip, tumble, and grow! 🤸‍♀️💜

The Kankakee Area YMCA’s Youth Coed Tumbling Program teaches basic gymnastics skills while helping kids build confidence, coordination, flexibility, strength, and plenty of new skills along the way!

📅 Wednesdays | September 9–October 7
👧 Ages 2–3: 4:30PM–5:00PM
🤸 Ages 4–6: 5:00PM–5:45PM

Registration closes soon! Claim your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/3a6vfemu

09/02/2026

For generations, the Kankakee Area YMCA has been woven into the story of our community.

It's where kids gain confidence. Where people improve their health and well-being. Where families find connection.

Today, the Y continues to create impact that reaches far beyond our walls.

Through the Y. We're Here. initiative, we're strengthening the programs, spaces, and services that will serve our community for generations to come.

Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved and make a lasting impact.

09/01/2026

September is the perfect time to join the Y!

🎉 $0 JOINING FEE
🎉 YOUR FIRST MONTH IS FREE

And your membership comes with MORE than facility access. You’ll also get:

🏊 1 FREE youth sports or swim lesson per year for each eligible child ages 5–14
⚽ Mighty Mites included all year for children ages 3–4
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent & Me swim lessons included all year
🧸 Up to 6 hours of Child Watch each day
🎉 Special events like Y Play Days, Kid’s Night Out, Family Nights & more
⏰ Y Express 24-hour access coming soon

Ready to join? Stop in for a tour or join today!
📍 1075 N. Kennedy Drive, Kankakee
📞 815.933.1741

The Kankakee Area YMCA is more than just a gym. It’s a movement of thousands of people making positive changes in their lives and their community. The YMCA serves people from various walks of life, strengthening spirit, mind, and body and improving physical well-being in a healthy and friendly env...